The first is exposing their attitude and working philosophy. They have to be discredited. This is the first step. More shocking revelations will be in my subsequent Substacks.
Very, very interested in understanding not only Alinsky's tactics and how they are applied, but why they are so easily transferrable. It's almost like the activists have to renounce any moral standards in order to logically justify their rebellion.
Excellent post. As a graduate of Antioch college in the 70’s i know everything you say is true. The long march through the institutions is now complete
Yes, in deciding to be a revolutionary, which is what Alinsky urges, he recommends adherents to abandon bourgeois ideas and accept radical values.
Stay tuned! Happy to answer any questions.
The first is exposing their attitude and working philosophy. They have to be discredited. This is the first step. More shocking revelations will be in my subsequent Substacks.
I’m sure some students will rethink their actions but many appear emotionally attached to their views, damn the facts.
Interesting how leaders of a previous "insurrection" with the intent to 'end the government' became iconic heroes and media celebrities for the left.
Indeed!
I'm looking forward to the next chapter. I may have questions.
Q: Is there a way to make them realize the problems with their willingness to stretch and mutilate ethics and truth?
Very, very interested in understanding not only Alinsky's tactics and how they are applied, but why they are so easily transferrable. It's almost like the activists have to renounce any moral standards in order to logically justify their rebellion.
Is there any way to fix it?
"Damn the facts" attitudes makes it hard to use the actual truth to enlighten any of them. What do we do?
Excellent post. As a graduate of Antioch college in the 70’s i know everything you say is true. The long march through the institutions is now complete
As a generational colleague, you for that affirmation. More to come!